Chita: A Memory of Last Island by Lafcadio Hearn

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Author Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904
Title Chita: A Memory of Last Island
Note Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Chita: A Memory of Last Island" by Lafcadio Hearn is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds on the Louisiana coast, specifically at Last Island, touching upon themes of nature's power and human folly against the backdrop of a catastrophic storm that strikes during a festive gathering. The opening of the book describes the lush and haunting beauty of the Louisiana bayous and the islands along the Gulf, setting a vivid scene of the coastal landscape. Readers are introduced to Last Island, which was once a vibrant and popular resort but now lies in ruin, foreshadowing the tragic events to come. Against this backdrop, the narrative depicts the last moments of revelry at a hotel during a hurricane, where a sense of impending doom contrasts sharply with the gaiety of the guests. As the storm gathers strength, the book immersively recounts the initial tranquility that is soon shattered, hinting at the devastation that will soon unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Islands -- Fiction
Subject Physicians -- Fiction
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject Yellow fever -- Fiction
Subject Louisiana -- Fiction
Subject Missing children -- Fiction
Subject Hurricanes -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 717
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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